Run To Remember Memorial Day 5K

The Run to Remember Memorial Day 5K will be held on Monday, May 26 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center to honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. and will be followed by the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at 10 a.m.

Register for the 5K by Thursday, May 8 to receive a commemorative race t-shirt. Entry fees for early registration are $25 per person and $20 for Military (must register in person and present Military ID). On-site registration will also be held the day of the race for $30 per person. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. and the race begins promptly at 7:30 a.m., followed by the awards presentation at 8:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to stay for the Memorial Day Ceremony after the race.

Registration for the 5K is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org.

Proceeds from the 5K will benefit the Wicomico War Veterans Memorial located in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. The Memorial was erected in 2003 to honor Wicomico County citizens who paid the ultimate price while serving in the United States Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines and Merchant Marines beginning with World War I to present day.